Around Ravenna By Angie Reedy

The Ravenna All-City Musical was held at Ravenna High School on April 5, 6 and 7 with Ric Hughes, who was recently named the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair Grand Marshal, directing.

Hannah Welling, 13, who played Ariel, sang three solos beautifully, and Connor Welling, 5, who played a Poor Unfortunate Soul, are the grandchildren of Norma and Skip Welling of Ravenna. Tiffany Welling, daughter-in-law of Norma and Skip, was set director, and their son, Scott, was part of the set construction team.

The Wellings said the entire cast did a remarkable job, and if you missed it, you missed a wonderful program.

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What a busy week for Norma Pesicek and her family. On April 23, her daughter, Jami Ross of Florida; her sister, Sherely Sears; niece, Cheryl Sears; nephew and niece, Chuck and Carol Schofield and their daughter, Colleen; nephew and niece, Steve and Chris Schofield, all met at their favorite restaurant, Henry Wahner's in Kent.

They were all surprised by niece Regina Sayat being there. Regina owns a horse ranch in Riverview, Fla. On April 24, everyone met for pizza to visit and reminisce. Regina had to return to Florida the following day for a horse show.

April 26 was rehearsal and dinner for grandson Brandon Jacob Pesicek and his bride-to-be, Mischa Tirpak. Brandon had only a week's furlough from the U.S. Air Force for the wedding and all its celebration.

The wedding was held April 27 at the First Church of God in Ravenna. What a wonderful, beautiful couple! The reception was held ay the Pufferbelly restaurant in Kent. Brandon returned to Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas on April 30. It was a hectic, but fantastic, week for all of them.

We wish the newlyweds success, happiness and a wonderful long life together.

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Jeanne Tondiglia returned from Naples, Fla., after spending the winter months there. She stayed with her sister and brother-in-law, Dorie and Lee Collins of Urbana, Ohio.

Jeanne has many friends there, especially good friend Kathy Pangallo of The Pines in Kent and also of Bonita Springs, Fla.

Kathy took her to visit niece Marilyn Tondiglia Melville and daughter Michele, who live in St. Petersburg. Jeanne and Kathy stayed overnight at Hotel Indigo and returned to Naples the following day.

It hinges on the health of her sister, Dorie, but Jeanne can't wait until this year's trip to Naples. Dorie is battling that horrible disease, cancer, and could use all your prayers.

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Kids 4 Coleman will present the third annual Dessert Extravaganza to benefit Coleman Adult Day Services from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 8. The event will offer desserts and hors d'oeuvres at a cost of $10 per person or $25 per family. The event will feature a silent auction and basket and 50/50 raffles.

Event sponsorships are available. For more information, call the Coleman Foundation at 330-676-6832.

Save the date and plan to attend. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets will be going on sale very soon. You won't want to miss this. "A Taste of Italy" -- an evening you can't "refuse."

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The Gift Shop at Robinson Memorial Hospital is bursting into spring.

If you have not been in lately, do try to stop by. It's the perfect place to pick up beautiful jewelry, purses, gift items, flowers and really good chocolates.

Jenny Turner is managing the shop now and is doing such a good job. I think you will be very surprised at the items carried there.

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Something new -- the Auxiliary of Robinson Memorial is planning a women's golf outing on Sept. 7 at The Fairways at Twin Lakes golf course. It will be a scramble format starting at 8 a.m., with lunch following.

For more information and to sign up, call Jeanne at 330-297-1866. The deadline is Aug. 19.

We are hoping for a great success at getting the ladies out to golf. You'll be reading more about this. Stay tuned.

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For Ravenna news, contact Angie Reedy at 330-297-7228.

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